Chrome: YouTube makes it easy to watch videos in full screen mode with a tap of the F key, but if you want this functionality across your browser, then Fullscreen Anything does the job just as well. »1/04/14 3:00pm 1/04/14 3:00pm

Whether you're a fan of Windows 8 or not, it doesn't look like the new interface is going away any time soon. We'd like to know whether you're taking advantage of the new interface or have tried your best to make it just like Windows 7. »1/15/13 12:30pm 1/15/13 12:30pm

Maybe you love Mac OS X Lion's new full screen mode or maybe you hate it. Either way, you'll be better off knowing this little shortcut because it can get you in and out of full screen mode faster—whether you want to be in it or not. »10/20/11 2:00pm 10/20/11 2:00pm

Flash version 10.2 finally fixes the dual-monitor/full screen dilemma, but Netflix runs on Silverlight. Want to pop out a Netflix stream into a full window, without the chrome that would come with a full browser window? Tech site Tested points out that the control is either glitched or very well hidden, but it's in… »2/28/11 6:00am 2/28/11 6:00am

Windows/Mac/Linux: Flash 10.2 is finalized, and we almost regret to inform you that you can now watch Hulu, YouTube, and all manner of Flash video in full screen on a second monitor while clicking elsewhere. There goes your "working lunch." »2/09/11 4:00am 2/09/11 4:00am

Firefox 4 (and betas) only: Most browsers offer a "Fullscreen Mode," but still rely on the same address bar, tabs, and other mechanisms to get you around. Home Dash reconfigures Firefox for quick searching and browsing without any toolbar whatsoever. »1/27/11 7:30am 1/27/11 7:30am

Web mapping spot MapQuest has been quietly making their app much more convenient and easy to get around. Maps can now go nearly full-screen, zooming can be done with a mouse wheel, and Live Traffic covers thousands more roads. »7/27/10 7:00am 7/27/10 7:00am

YouTube's just debuted a new Leanback format that's perfect for watching videos that merit more than a quick glance. It loads your subscriptions and videos from your friends, whether on YouTube or Facebook, in fullscreen format with total keyboard control. »7/08/10 6:00am 7/08/10 6:00am

Firefox: If you love the screen coverage full screen mode provides, but you rely on the toolbar too much to have it constantly popping in and out of existence, this simple tweak will keep it in sight. »4/26/10 8:30am 4/26/10 8:30am

Windows: If you've got more than one monitor, you've probably tried fullscreening a Flash video on one monitor while working in another. The problem: Flash exits fullscreen as soon as you click on something. FlashHacker fixes this problem. »3/05/10 12:00pm 3/05/10 12:00pm

Windows only: We've often featured distraction-free writing tools like Writeroom or Darkroom to help you focus while writing, and now reader Liang has created a solution that will turn the application of your choice into a distraction-free zone. »1/28/10 1:00pm 1/28/10 1:00pm

Firefox: If you want to maximize the screen real estate you have—netbooks anyone?—you could switch to fullscreen browsing in Firefox. What if you want to keep certain elements visible while you browse? Hide GUI Bar can help. »1/27/10 12:00pm 1/27/10 12:00pm

You'll find no shortage of browser add-ons for the popular photo-sharing service Flickr, many of them focused on making the site more immersive. You can browse images in full screen with a simple hack however, no add-on necessary. »1/22/10 5:30am 1/22/10 5:30am